Analysis of microplastics

Microplastic pollution is a problem that concerns both environmental researchers and product developers in the cosmetics, chemicals, and textiles industries. Measurlabs offers a complete set of analyses for identification, quantification, and particle size distribution of microplastics.
Analysis of microplastics
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Microplastics in water

Microplastics in water

Microplastics end up in the environment and waterways as a result of plastic waste degrading into smaller particles, as wash-off from textiles, and when cosmetics, detergents, and other chemicals with microbeads are washed down the drains. Due to their small size (under 5 mm diameter), microplastics usually pass through water filtration systems into nature. Measurlabs offers accurate analyses for determining the presence of microplastics in inland waters, seawater, groundwater, wastewater and drinking water, as well as for soil and sludge. We also offer testing for how the release of microplastics from textiles during laundering.

FTIR of microplastics

Identification of microplastics

FTIR and µRaman are common methods for identifying plastics and polymers present in different samples, including water, soil, and sludge. They can provide valuable information on different plastic types and specify different types of polymers by size. Compared to FTIR, µRaman is more cost-effective and can provide more information on the smallest microplastic particles, which makes it the preferable method.

Measurlabs offers high-quality microplastic analyses in top laboratories around the world at affordable prices. See prices and details for plastic identification with µRaman and textile wash-off analysis directly on our webshop, or ask for a custom quote for your full analysis needs through the form below.

Particle size analysis of microplastics

Particle size determination of microplastics

In addition to identifying the microplastic, obtaining information about the size and size distribution of the particles can be of interest. This can be done with SEM-EDX analysis, offered by Measurlabs laboratories. Contact us through the form below to get a quote for your analysis package.

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